What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
protect
Example
It's important to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. [protect: verb]
Example
The company has implemented measures to protect its employees from cyber attacks. [protect: verb]
guard
Example
The security guard checked my ID before allowing me into the building. [guard: noun]
Example
He guarded the entrance to the cave to prevent anyone from entering without permission. [guarded: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Protect is more commonly used than guard in everyday language, as it covers a wider range of contexts and actions. However, guard is more commonly used in professional and security-related contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between protect and guard?
Both protect and guard can be used in formal and informal contexts, but guard is more commonly used in professional and security-related settings, where formality is often required.
